of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996
H. 4706 -- Reps. Wilkins, Kennedy, Harrell, Hutson, Neilson, S. Whipper, J. Hines, Harvin, Howard, Askins, White, Fleming, Jennings, Keegan, Anderson, L. Whipper, M. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, Neal, Young-Brickell, Easterday, J. Harris, Koon, Meacham, J. Young, Harrison, Clyburn, Herdklotz, Knotts, Inabinett, Wright, Lloyd, Law, Gamble, Delleney, Cave, Govan, H. Brown, Felder, Robinson, Mason, Carnell, D. Smith, Rice, Sharpe, Boan, Fulmer, Chamblee, Stuart, Shissias, Klauber, T. Brown, Spearman, Williams, Kinon, Limbaugh, Scott, Riser, McTeer, McElveen, Hodges and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1996", TO ADD SECTIONS 12-10-85 AND 12-10-88, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE USES OF THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REDEVELOPMENT FEES BY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES FROM EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDING ON WAGES PAID EMPLOYEES BY A FEDERAL EMPLOYER AT A CLOSED OR REALIGNED MILITARY INSTALLATION; TO ADD SECTION 58-27-240 CLARIFYING THE IMPACT OF THIS ACT ON THE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30, 4-12-40, AND 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO LOWER THE MINIMUM FEES WHICH MAY BE NEGOTIATED, REVISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NEGOTIATING FEES AND ACCOMPANYING AGREEMENTS, PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEE REVENUES, AND PROVIDE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THOSE ENTITIES WHICH QUALIFY FOR THE REVISED FEE ARRANGEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INCOME AND THE ACCOUNTING METHOD ALLOWED THEREFOR, SO AS TO EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THIS SECTION TO ONE OR MORE OF A CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREDIT FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES, REVISE THE METHOD WHEREBY COUNTIES ARE DESIGNATED FOR PURPOSES OF THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT ALLOWED FOR EACH NEW JOB CREATED, INCREASE THE JOB TAX CREDITS ALLOWED, REVISE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE CREDIT APPLICABLE IN JOINTLY ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND LIMIT THE MAXIMUM CREDIT THAT MAY BE CLAIMED IN ANY ONE TAX YEAR UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3450, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS ALLOWED FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT IN A CLOSING OR REALIGNMENT OF A MILITARY INSTALLATION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO SUCH PERSONS FORMERLY EMPLOYED IN AN APPLICABLE FEDERAL FACILITY AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PERSONS HIRED WHO FORMERLY WERE RECEIVING AFDC, SO AS TO REVISE AND LIMIT THE CREDITS THAT ARE ALLOWED AND ADD A CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HIRES IN "LEAST DEVELOPED" COUNTIES; TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW A CARRYFORWARD OF UNUSED CREDITS; TO ADD SECTION 12-6-3490, SO AS TO ALLOW A CORPORATE LICENSE TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENSES, TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM CREDIT AMOUNT, AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-20, 12-10-30, 12-10-40, AS AMENDED, 12-10-50, 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, AND 12-10-90, RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT, REVISE DEFINITIONS, EXTEND THE BENEFITS UNDER THE ACT STATEWIDE SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS BASED ON A COUNTY'S DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATION, REVISE THE APPLICATION AND USES OF THE JOB DEVELOPMENT FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF A JOB DEVELOPMENT THAT MAY BE RETAINED BY THE EMPLOYER AND THE AMOUNTS THAT MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE "ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995", SO AS TO DELETE A DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS AND SUPPLIES USED IN REPAIRING OR RECONDITIONING CERTAIN AIRCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED AIR CARRIERS OPERATING A HUB IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-68, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THESE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED TO UNIMPROVED OR IMPROVED REAL ESTATE USED IN THE OPERATION OF A MANUFACTURING OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-312, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEER AND WINE PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DISSOLUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE FEES DISTRIBUTED TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IN WHICH THE RETAILER WHO PAID THE FEE IS LOCATED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF JOBS BY WHICH EMPLOYMENT MUST HAVE DECLINED IN A COUNTY FOR THIS DISTRIBUTION PLAN TO APPLY AND PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERMIT FEES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IN WHICH THE RETAILER WHO PAID THE FEE IS LOCATED AND PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF THE REVENUE AND PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE REVENUE IN A COUNTY IN WHICH A FEDERAL MILITARY BASE OR INSTALLATION IS CLOSED, OR SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED AND WHEN A FEDERAL FACILITY HAS HAD A SPECIFIC JOB LOSS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-10-70, RELATING TO BENEFITS UNDER THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, AND TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DATES.
H. 4707 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PERCENTAGE OF EXPENSES PAID TO A NURSING FACILITY OR FOR IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THIS CREDIT FOR A PERCENTAGE OF PREMIUMS PAID FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
H. 4708 -- Reps. Seithel, Loftis, S. Whipper, Sheheen, Clyburn, Tripp, Littlejohn, Thomas, Vaughn, Wofford, R. Smith, Cooper, Harvin and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-272 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENT PROTECTION ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON RECEIVING HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE CARE FROM A PROVIDER WHO HAS NOT CONTRACTED WITH THE ORGANIZATION TO PROHIBIT PENALIZING THE PERSON FOR SELECTING SUCH A PROVIDER; TO PROHIBIT A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION FROM TERMINATING ITS AGREEMENT WITH A PROVIDER WITHOUT CAUSE; AND TO DECLARE NULL AND VOID CLAUSES IN MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS WHICH ALLOW INDEMNIFICATION FROM PROVIDERS FOR LIABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION.
H. 4709 -- Reps. Limehouse, Sandifer and Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN RECORDS A PAWNBROKER SHALL KEEP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PAWNBROKER'S RECORD OF A LOAN TRANSACTION MUST INCLUDE THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND THE MAKE, MODEL NUMBER, AND SERIAL NUMBER FOR ALL GOODS, ARTICLES, OR THINGS PAWNED, PLEDGED, OR PURCHASED, AND TO REQUIRE A PAWNBROKER TO GIVE A RECORD OF ALL GOODS, ARTICLES, OR THINGS PAWNED OR PLEDGED TO CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ON A MONTHLY BASIS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PAWNBROKER'S ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY A THIRD PARTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE PAWNBROKERS NOT TO ACCEPT EQUIPMENT WHEN THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
H. 4710 -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Lanford, Wells, Wilder, Walker, Vaughn, Allison and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND JOHN RENFRO OF LANDRUM FOR BEING NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE 1996 ARTS PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN AND WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
H. 4711 -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Wells, Wilder, Lanford, Walker, Vaughn, Allison and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MILLIKEN & COMPANY FOR BEING AWARDED THE FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AWARD RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S 33/50 PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES THE REDUCTION IN A COMPANY'S USE OF SEVENTEEN TARGETED CHEMICALS, AND TO WISH THE COMPANY MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
H. 4712 -- Reps. Seithel, Harrison, Mason, L. Whipper, J. Harris, Sandifer, S. Whipper, Neal, Bailey, Thomas, Whatley, Kinon, Lloyd, Herdklotz, Young-Brickell and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN OF THESE OFFENSES TO FELONIES AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES.
H. 4713 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LEE COUNTY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INCORPORATED, ON ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA, AND RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DR. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INCORPORATED.
H. 4714 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAILING A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN A PERSON MUST BE ALLOWED A BOND HEARING AND MUST BE RELEASED AFTER OFFERING SUFFICIENT BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BAIL BONDSMAN SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A BAIL BONDSMAN MAY OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURETY MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT ESTREATED IF A PRINCIPAL IS SURRENDERED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AFTER AN ESTREATMENT ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSING A BONDSMAN AND A RUNNER, SO AS TO REQUIRE BOTH TO POSSESS THE MINIMUM TRAINING THE STATE REQUIRES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER MAY NOT ENGAGE IN, SO AS TO ALLOW A BAIL BONDSMAN OR A RUNNER TO ATTEND CERTAIN COURT SESSIONS.
H. 4715 -- Reps. R. Smith, Sharpe, Mason and Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COUNTY OF AIKEN AND ITS CITIZENS UPON THE OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNTY'S FOUNDING ON MARCH 10, 1996.
H. 4716 -- Reps. D. Smith, Tucker, Jennings and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-1015 SO AS TO MAKE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN A BEER WHOLESALER AND AN IMPORTER OF BEER PRODUCED BY A BREWER OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES BINDING ON ANY SUCCESSOR IMPORTER OF BEER PRODUCED BY THAT FOREIGN BREWER AND TO GIVE THIS PROVISION PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION.
H. 4717 -- Reps. Sharpe and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARDS USED FOR GRANTING PERMITS TO PERSONS TO OPERATE A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM STRUCTURAL FILLS AND TO DEFINE TERMS.
H. 4718 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Seithel, Harrison, Wofford, Cooper, Stuart, Knotts, Dantzler, Young-Brickell, Meacham, Whatley, Law, Askins, Chamblee, Rice, Keegan, Cato, Stille, Haskins, Tripp, J. Young, Limehouse, Witherspoon, Loftis, Gamble and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2095, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE REVIEWS OF CHILDREN COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE COMMITTED FOR CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED QUARTERLY AND THAT THE PAROLE BOARD MAY CHOOSE INSTEAD TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW.
H. 4719 -- Reps. McTeer, Wilder, J. Hines, McMahand, Breeland, M. Hines, L. Whipper, Sheheen, Kirsh, Neilson, McElveen, White, Bailey, Carnell, McCraw, Cromer, R. Smith, Rhoad, Jennings, Stille, Williams, Anderson, Lloyd, J. Brown, Baxley, Kinon and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES PROVIDING FOR KINDERGARTENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE A FULL-DAY PROGRAM BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97, TO ALLOW PARENTS TO ELECT TO WITHHOLD THEIR CHILDREN FROM THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THE NOTICE OF ENROLLMENT REQUIRED AND THE METHOD OF COUNTING STUDENTS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-35-20 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SCHOOL TO OBTAIN AN ANNUAL WAIVER FROM THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR UP TO THREE YEARS FROM THE FULL-DAY FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR GRANTING THE WAIVER, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DISTRICT'S ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM TO RENT APPROPRIATE FACILITIES FOR UP TO THREE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN AUTOMATIC WAIVER TO A DISTRICT IF FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAMS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 4720 -- Reps. Cooper, Wilder, J. Hines, G. Brown, Inabinett, Clyburn, Breeland, Canty, Mason, McCraw, Stuart, Stille, Jennings, White, L. Whipper, Lloyd, Anderson, Koon, Chamblee, Keegan, Carnell, Scott, Gamble, Baxley, Fulmer, J. Young, Riser, Herdklotz, Tripp, Felder, Sandifer, Lanford, Trotter, Simrill, R. Smith, Hodges, Kinon, Rhoad, McKay, Robinson, Haskins, Easterday, Lee, McTeer, Vaughn, Whatley and Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ADULT EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHICH OVERSEES ADULT EDUCATION IN THIS STATE.
H. 4721 -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1189 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM THREE TO FIVE.
H. 4722 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROBERT MCDUFFIE HAMMOND II, OF ANDERSON, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4723 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION AND GREAT PRIDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ANDERSON AREA MEDICAL CENTER OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE HIGHEST RANKING GIVEN BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS BY EARNING "ACCREDITATION WITH COMMENDATION".
H. 4724 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT THE DEATH OF ALLISON DANA KAY OF ANDERSON AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
H. 4725 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO E. STEVE DARBY OF ANDERSON COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE 1995 SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE ANDERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
H. 4726 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE TAKING AND ATTEMPTS TO TAKE STRIPED BASS AND WHITE BASS HYBRIDS NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER UPSTREAM TO NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK DAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM AND EXPAND THE AREA COVERED BY THE MORATORIUM.
H. 4727 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE TAKING OF STRIPED BASS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE INCHES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE RIVERS, RESERVOIRS, AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR POSSESS STRIPED BASS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE INCHES.
H. 4728 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYER TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA FOR OBTAINING THIS CREDIT AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNUSED CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "TRIBUNAL" AS NOT ONLY THE FAMILY COURTS OF THIS STATE BUT ALSO THE SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "FAMILY COURT" TO "TRIBUNAL"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, 20-7-9510, 20-7-9515, 20-7-9520, 20-7-9525, 20-7-9530, 20-7-9540, 20-7-9545, AND 20-7-9560, ALL RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE "DIRECTOR" OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION INCLUDES THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEES, TO CLARIFY THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY, TO REVISE AND DELETE OBSOLETE TERMS, TO CLARIFY IN WHICH COUNTY VARIOUS DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILED, AND TO REVISE PROCEDURAL TIME FRAMES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1125, RELATING TO SANCTIONS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH WELFARE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN AFDC RECIPIENT WHO MEETS CERTAIN CRITERIA IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROVISIONS IN THE AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1155, RELATING TO ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY AND A CLIENT'S OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1170, RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS PLACED ON RECEIVING WELFARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXEMPTION APPLIES TO A PERSON WHO IS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED RATHER THAN TO ONE WHO IS TOTALLY OR PERMANENTLY DISABLED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1240, RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL MEDICAID AND CHILD CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE TWO YEARS RATHER THAN ONE YEAR OF TRANSITIONAL CHILD CARE AND MEDICAID TO A PERSON WHO BECAME EMPLOYED AFTER LOSING ELIGIBILITY DUE TO EXCEEDING THE TWENTY-FOUR MONTH TIME LIMIT.
H. 4729 -- Reps. Robinson, Kirsh, Koon, Marchbanks and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES WHICH SHALL BE USED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES EXCEPT FOR DELINQUENT TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 51 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES.
H. 4730 -- Reps. Robinson, Trotter and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GAMING OR SLOT MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES MADE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1965, WHICH ARE KEPT BY THE OWNER THEREOF IN HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR GAMING PURPOSES.
H. 4731 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING DIRECTOR GENERAL STANLEY KAO FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN AMERICANS AND THE PEOPLE OF THE PROVINCE OF TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POST IN MALAYSIA.
H. 4732 -- Reps. Gamble, Wright, Spearman, Knotts, Koon and Riser: A BILL TO PROHIBIT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A SERVICE CHARGE, TAX, OR BUSINESS LICENSE FEE IMPOSED IN ANY AREA OF LEXINGTON COUNTY THAT HAS BEEN ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY, TO PROHIBIT REIMBURSEMENT PAID A MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-37-270 OF THE 1976 CODE UNLESS A MUNICIPALITY COMPLIES WITH THIS ACT, TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY THAT ANNEXES IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FROM CHARGING A HIGHER RATE FOR WATER AND SEWER THAN IT CHARGES IN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THAT MUNICIPALITY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
H. 4733 -- Reps. Robinson and Rice: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILL EMERSON OF EASLEY, 1995-96 GOVERNOR OF PALMETTO BOYS STATE, FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL TENURE IN THIS OFFICE AND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING REPRESENTATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE SERVING AS GOVERNOR.
H. 4734 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MRS. JO-ANNE V. NEWMAN OF AIKEN COUNTY AS THE FIRST WOMAN TO REFEREE AN AMATEUR BOXING MATCH AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IN JUNE OF 1993.
H. 4735 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO COMBATIVE SPORTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1907, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4736 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE LOCATIONS ON WHICH A PERSON MAY NOT EXPOSE HIMSELF.
H. 4737 -- Reps. Chamblee, Lanford, Kirsh, Harrison, Wofford and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-425 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL, AND TO ESTABLISH THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ASSIST THE BOARD; TO ADD SECTION 59-7-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFER OF TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOR SCHOOLS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO ADD SECTION 59-7-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION MUST SATISFY TO COMPLY WITH SUNSET REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCETV COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER DELINEATE CRITERIA FOR MEMBERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-7-20, RELATING TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF THE SCETV COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, TO DIRECT THE SCETV COMMISSION, WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCETV COMMISSION IS REAUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 1-20-60.
H. 4738 -- Rep. Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TERMINATING THE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 30, 1997, UNLESS REAUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 4739 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF NONRESIDENTS TO SELL SOUTH CAROLINA-SITUATE REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE AFFILIATION WITH A RESIDENT LICENSED BROKER, PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OR LEASE OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SITUATE PROPERTY IS VOID UNLESS THE PROPERTY WAS LISTED WITH A RESIDENT LICENSED BROKER, AND REQUIRE A RESIDENT LICENSED BROKER TO ASCERTAIN AND VERIFY THAT A NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE SALESMAN WAS THE HOLDER OF A VALID NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE SALESMAN LICENSE ISSUED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS.
H. 4740 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-937 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM PLEDGING TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VOTE FOR A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN RETURN FOR THAT MEMBER'S PLEDGE TO VOTE FOR ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR THAT OFFICE.
H. 4741 -- Reps. McTeer and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF CRAB POTS TO CATCH CRAB FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN CERTAIN WATERS, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH USE IN COLES CREEK ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF COLES ISLAND IN BEAUFORT AND JASPER COUNTIES.
H. 4742 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO BE VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES AND DEFINE "QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION".
H. 4743 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Riser and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-11-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD BY WHICH A CANDIDATE FOR WATERSHED DIRECTOR BECOMES QUALIFIED.
H. 4744 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF REECE YON OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4745 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM MARTIN CHAPMAN, JR., OF ANDERSON AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4746 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-5-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT FOLLOW ACADEMIC SCHEDULES MAY ESTABLISH LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE PROVIDED BY LAW SO LONG AS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOLIDAYS IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR DOES NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS ALLOWED.
H. 4747 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 318 OF 1965, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHEROKEE SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL OF THE DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF TERMS, AND THE MANNER OF ELECTION, AND DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A TWENTY PERCENT PETITION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT TO INITIATE AN ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
H. 4748 -- Reps. Keyserling, Richardson, S. Whipper, Stuart and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM TRANSFER ON DEATH SECURITY REGISTRATION ACT WHICH PERMITS A PERSON TO REGISTER A SECURITY IN BENEFICIARY FORM THEREBY INDICATING HIM AS THE PRESENT OWNER WITH A DESIGNATION OF A BENEFICIARY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP AT HIS DEATH.
H. 4749 -- Reps. Quinn, Harrison, Scott, Rogers, Wilkins, Cromer, Koon, Gamble and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PHIL CHAPPELL OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND THE GREATER COLUMBIA CLEMSON CLUB.
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